Newly Qualified Midwife

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking newly qualified midwives to join their dynamic maternity services team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment, where your professional development and wellbeing are prioritized. You will collaborate with women and their families, ensuring personalized care that aligns with national standards. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a culture where every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully. If you are passionate about midwifery and want to make a positive impact in a vibrant community, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered midwife on the NMC Register including newly qualified.
• Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery.

Responsibilities

• Support personalized choice and promote exemplary care in maternity services.
• Participate in a comprehensive induction and bespoke preceptorship package.

Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Team Working

Midwifery Care

Interprofessional Collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Midwifery

Job description

Site: University Hospital Southampton, Town: Southampton

Salary: £29,970.00 - £36,483.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata. Closing: 17/02/2025 23:59. Interview date: 27/02/2025

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Main Duties of the Job

University Hospital Southampton (UHS) Maternity Services are seeking newly qualified midwives who are enthusiastic and committed to working in collaboration with women and birthing people, their families, and multi-disciplinary teams, supporting personalised choice and promoting exemplary care in line with national transformation ambitions and local Trust Values.

Working for Our Organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The Maternity Services provides newly qualifying midwives with an excellent, comprehensive induction and bespoke preceptorship package. You will be working in a supportive and kind environment with your wellbeing and professional development placed at the very centre of your midwifery career.

Our preceptorship programme offers you the opportunity to gain confidence in both the hospital and community setting to help develop your midwifery skills and achieve your band 6 competencies within 18 months of joining the Trust.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking dedicated, motivated and flexible individuals who have a passion for midwifery. The successful applicant will be able to evidence professional integrity and an honest approach to embracing new and exciting opportunities and challenges.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / Training Required

• Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register including newly qualified
• Diploma or degree in midwifery

Previous or Relevant Experience Necessary

• Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
• Understanding of clinical priorities

Aptitudes and Skills Required

• Demonstrates the ability to make clinical decisions and will seek support and guidance to assist in the decision process
• Can demonstrate a forward thinking approach to midwifery care, women’s choice.
• Experience in inter professional and team working
• Commitment to personal development and achievement of clinical competencies within a certain negotiated timeframe

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our Commitment to Equality

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.